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Build Predictable Startup Models by Forming an Agency

ReadWriteStart

Client work serves as an additional source of revenue to form new startups. This outside work provides a valuable source of revenue able to be used to fund operations. It also helps bootstrap new startup businesses. Over time, this revenue reduces the dependency on outside venture capital sources.

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30 tips for avoiding startup failure, from successful founders

The Next Web

But have you ever had the opportunity to pick the brains of founders who created amazingly successful startups and companies like Envato , Backblaze , Simple , or Treehouse ? Few people like talking about their mistakes, but thankfully nine founders took some time to share some of their hard-earned knowledge with you. Find your niche.

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The Entrepreneur’s Essentials #8: Bootstrap or VC?

Austin Startup

Although bootstrapping is still an approach in Austin, a lot has changed since I wrote my original challenge to the Bootstrap Austin group back in 2005. Bootstrap Austin, started by Bijoy Goswami. The original Bootstrap Austin was truly special and Bijoy did an amazing job bringing together some terrific entrepreneurs.

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It’s Time To Ship

Eric Friedman

Why Shipping Is Important When Building Shipping defines software engineering in a magical way that is challenging to understand. When you release a software service that solves a problem that many people have, your monthly revenue can grow exponentially. We believe that we need more builders, more founders, and more shippers.

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Equity-Only CTO and Equity-Only Developers

SoCal CTO

I had a recent email dialog with the founder of a company looking for a CTO for their startup. And I tried to evaluate the idea and figure out: What did the founder really need here? Was it a Startup Founder Developer Gap ? And do I fit as a Part-Time CTO , Technology Advisor , CTO Founder , Acting CTO ?

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The 10 Best Sources of Cash to Start Your Business

Startup Professionals Musings

For example, with any outside investment, you give up some ownership and control, and with bootstrapping your growth curve will likely be longer and more organic. Yet, I find that startup founders often fixate on one or two sources, often to the detriment of their business. Friends and family. Partner with distributor or beneficiary.

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Most Startups Get No Professional Investor Cash

Startup Professionals Musings

For example, with any outside investment, you give up some ownership and control, and with bootstrapping your growth curve will likely be longer and more organic. Yet, I find that startup founders often fixate on one or two sources, often to the detriment of their business. Friends and family. Partner with distributor or beneficiary.